The best restaurants in Pittsburgh

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Pizza Parma

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Whether you’re craving hand-stretched pies with Pittsburgh spirit, hearty pastas, or an Italian calzone, Pizza Parma nails the comfort-food…

963 Liberty Ave · ✓ checked Jul 29

Whether you’re craving hand-stretched pies with Pittsburgh spirit, hearty pastas, or an Italian calzone, Pizza Parma nails the comfort-food cravings. Add a Parma Pizza Boat or Traditional Gyro, then let their crew handle your next hangout with party-ready catering and delivery that shows up hot.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Need some midweek warmth? Tan Lac Vien Vietnamese Bistro leans into cozy vibes and big, slurpable bowls of traditional pho, plus shareable…

2114 Murray Ave · ✓ checked Jul 29

Need some midweek warmth? Tan Lac Vien Vietnamese Bistro leans into cozy vibes and big, slurpable bowls of traditional pho, plus shareable apps that actually get passed around. Order online when the couch wins, or snag a reservation and make it a low-key catch-up spot this week.

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Red Tea House

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Red Tea House keeps it simple and delicious with carefully selected, fresh ingredients and lighter cooking that lets the flavors do the…

1717 Cochran Rd · ✓ checked Jul 29

Red Tea House keeps it simple and delicious with carefully selected, fresh ingredients and lighter cooking that lets the flavors do the work. If your dinner routine needs a dependable upgrade, their clean, satisfying take on Chinese favorites is the kind of habit Pittsburghers actually keep.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Benny Fierro's

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Relaxed counter-serve chain dishing up giant thin-crust, NY-style slices & pies till the wee hours.

1906 E Carson St

Relaxed counter-serve chain dishing up giant thin-crust, NY-style slices & pies till the wee hours.

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Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

737 Penn Ave

Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

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Alla Famiglia

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Steaks, seafood & pasta in a refined atmosphere with an upstairs cocktail lounge & patio seating.

804 E Warrington Ave

Steaks, seafood & pasta in a refined atmosphere with an upstairs cocktail lounge & patio seating.

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Old-fashioned Italian-American restaurant with plentiful portions of pasta, pizza & panini.

40 E Crafton Ave

Old-fashioned Italian-American restaurant with plentiful portions of pasta, pizza & panini.

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Sashimi and sushi restaurant serving wagyu beef and Japanese udon noodles, plus cocktails.

1200 Grandview Ave · ✓ checked Aug 6

Sashimi and sushi restaurant serving wagyu beef and Japanese udon noodles, plus cocktails.

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Shiloh Gastro

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Relaxed stop for American favorites like mac 'n' cheese & tater tots with indoor & outdoor seating.

123 Shiloh St

Relaxed stop for American favorites like mac 'n' cheese & tater tots with indoor & outdoor seating.

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Sally Ann's

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Laid-back eatery serving breakfast fare, burgers and coffee, plus beer and cocktails.

136 6th St

Laid-back eatery serving breakfast fare, burgers and coffee, plus beer and cocktails.

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Lakeside eatery serving specialty burgers & draft brews in a bike-themed space with patio seating.

10301 Pearce Mill Rd (Allison Park)

Lakeside eatery serving specialty burgers & draft brews in a bike-themed space with patio seating.

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Pho Kim 88

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Intimate option featuring pho & noodle dishes along with Japanese fare such as hibachi & sushi.

4100 Library Rd #3

Intimate option featuring pho & noodle dishes along with Japanese fare such as hibachi & sushi.

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Legends Eatery

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Quaint, family-friendly corner eatery for old-school Italian fare & American desserts with BYOB.

500 E North Ave

Quaint, family-friendly corner eatery for old-school Italian fare & American desserts with BYOB.

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Relaxed Italian eatery for locally sourced pasta dishes & oven-fired pizzas paired with tap beers.

139 7th St

Relaxed Italian eatery for locally sourced pasta dishes & oven-fired pizzas paired with tap beers.

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Driftwood Oven

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Brick-&-mortar iteration of a buzzy pizza concept serving signature pies & a rotating house special.

3615 Butler St

Brick-&-mortar iteration of a buzzy pizza concept serving signature pies & a rotating house special.

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Fig & Ash

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Upmarket choice executing modern American cuisine in a calm environment featuring a cozy patio.

514 E Ohio St

Upmarket choice executing modern American cuisine in a calm environment featuring a cozy patio.

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Contemporary venue offering cocktails, small plates & sandwiches, plus outdoor dining in domes.

930 Penn Ave

Contemporary venue offering cocktails, small plates & sandwiches, plus outdoor dining in domes.

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Ritual House

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Classy restaurant, bar and event space serving brunch, lunch and dinner.

524 William Penn Pl

Classy restaurant, bar and event space serving brunch, lunch and dinner.

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Farm-to-table New American fare is served at this upscale–casual venue with a rustic–chic interior.

1910 New Texas Rd

Farm-to-table New American fare is served at this upscale–casual venue with a rustic–chic interior.

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Unassuming BBQ joint with down-home sides, wings & a full complement of platters & sandwiches.

6800 Frankstown Ave #1370

Unassuming BBQ joint with down-home sides, wings & a full complement of platters & sandwiches.

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Seasonal BBQ carryout serving Carolina-style ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken & sides Wed.-Sun.

1000 Banksville Ave

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Pork belly bites and other comfort foods, plus beer, served up in a casual setting.

2120 Jane St

Pork belly bites and other comfort foods, plus beer, served up in a casual setting.

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Contemporary burger joint & bar featuring a large craft-beer list, sports on TV & a seasonal patio.

1001 Liberty Ave

Contemporary burger joint & bar featuring a large craft-beer list, sports on TV & a seasonal patio.

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DiAnoia's Eatery

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Homey stop for housemade pastas & Italian dishes, plus pastries, coffee & cocktails.

2549 Penn Ave

Homey stop for housemade pastas & Italian dishes, plus pastries, coffee & cocktails.

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Coop De Ville

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Cocktails & comfort food served in a funky restaurant featuring arcade games, bowling & billiards.

2305 Smallman St

Cocktails & comfort food served in a funky restaurant featuring arcade games, bowling & billiards.

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Doughboy's Pizza

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Snug pizzeria for carryout & delivery providing generously topped pies plus Italian fare & hoagies.

508 Island Ave (McKees Rocks)

Snug pizzeria for carryout & delivery providing generously topped pies plus Italian fare & hoagies.

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Relaxed, rustic-industrial stop with outdoor seating offering Southern BBQ meats, sides & beers.

4501 Butler St

Relaxed, rustic-industrial stop with outdoor seating offering Southern BBQ meats, sides & beers.

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The Forge

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Chill lounge & bar with a contemporary vibe offering Mediterranean small plates, plus cocktails.

3345 Penn Ave

Chill lounge & bar with a contemporary vibe offering Mediterranean small plates, plus cocktails.

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Pizza by the slice or pie, plus Sicilian & white varieties, hoagies & pastas in a no-frills space.

2128 Murray Ave

Pizza by the slice or pie, plus Sicilian & white varieties, hoagies & pastas in a no-frills space.

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Warm, wood-clad outpost serving up BBQ sandwiches & burgers plus over 100 beers to drink.

1222 E Carson St

Warm, wood-clad outpost serving up BBQ sandwiches & burgers plus over 100 beers to drink.

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Brunch, sandwiches & cocktails offered in a straightforward eatery inside the Union Trust Building.

501 Grant St

Brunch, sandwiches & cocktails offered in a straightforward eatery inside the Union Trust Building.

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Little nook serving Vietnamese fare including pho, rice bowls, noodles & vegetarian dishes.

2120 Penn Ave

Little nook serving Vietnamese fare including pho, rice bowls, noodles & vegetarian dishes.

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Neighborhood diner in SouthSide Works whipping up breakfast and lunch options plus happy-hour specials.

428 S 27th St

Neighborhood diner in SouthSide Works whipping up breakfast and lunch options plus happy-hour specials.

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gi-jin

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Trendy spot for non-traditional Japanese-inspired cuisine, gin, sake, and whiskey.

208 6th St

Trendy spot for non-traditional Japanese-inspired cuisine, gin, sake, and whiskey.

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An extensive selection of classic Thai, Vietnamese, & Japanese dishes with a full sushi menu.

1611 Penn Ave

An extensive selection of classic Thai, Vietnamese, & Japanese dishes with a full sushi menu.

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Casual eatery specializing in wings and other chicken-based comfort food items.

130 Brownsville Rd

Casual eatery specializing in wings and other chicken-based comfort food items.

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The Nook

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Relaxed eatery for creative breakfast dishes, omelets, pancakes and waffles, along with lunch fare and espresso.

3811 Butler St

Relaxed eatery for creative breakfast dishes, omelets, pancakes and waffles, along with lunch fare and espresso.

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Girasole

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Contemporary, seasonal updates of rustic Italian dishes served in a setting with stone walls.

733 Copeland St

Contemporary, seasonal updates of rustic Italian dishes served in a setting with stone walls.

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Bonefish Grill

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Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

1835 Washington Rd (Upper St. Clair Township)

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

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Upscale, Scandinavia-inspired eatery showcasing unique dishes such as the whole grilled branzino and steelhead trout.

4786 Liberty Ave

Upscale, Scandinavia-inspired eatery showcasing unique dishes such as the whole grilled branzino and steelhead trout.

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Streets

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Funky spot with vivid artwork serving an international mix of street foods & artisanal cocktails.

1120 E Carson St

Funky spot with vivid artwork serving an international mix of street foods & artisanal cocktails.

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BALVANERA

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Casual, Argentine eatery dishing up steaks, seafood and other traditional dishes plus beer, wine and cocktails.

1660 Smallman St

Casual, Argentine eatery dishing up steaks, seafood and other traditional dishes plus beer, wine and cocktails.

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Casual spot whipping up an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi and other Japanese dishes.

736 Bellefonte St · ✓ checked Aug 6

Casual spot whipping up an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi and other Japanese dishes.

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Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

4905 Penn Ave

Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Arepittas

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Straightforward eatery serving Venezuelan-style snacks & mains in unpretentious surroundings.

412-428 Cherry Way

Straightforward eatery serving Venezuelan-style snacks & mains in unpretentious surroundings.

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Comfortable Euro-style cafe serving breakfast, sweet/savory crepes & other light fare.

4200 Penn Ave

Comfortable Euro-style cafe serving breakfast, sweet/savory crepes & other light fare.

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Burgatory

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Irreverent local chain serving gourmet burgers, hand-spun shakes & cocktails in a hip setting.

342 North Shore Drive

Irreverent local chain serving gourmet burgers, hand-spun shakes & cocktails in a hip setting.

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Trendy outpost serving innovative New American cuisine & craft cocktails in a rustic-chic space.

212 6th St

Trendy outpost serving innovative New American cuisine & craft cocktails in a rustic-chic space.

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Country club featuring a challenging golf course, plus a family-friendly environment.

360 Southpointe Blvd (Canonsburg)

Country club featuring a challenging golf course, plus a family-friendly environment.

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51 Wings & Pizza

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Wings, burgers, fries and hoagies are the staples at this casual outfit offering delivery.

4022 Saw Mill Run Blvd

Wings, burgers, fries and hoagies are the staples at this casual outfit offering delivery.

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Casual restaurant dishing up breakfast and lunch, including the popular biscuits and gravy.

911 Galveston Ave

Casual restaurant dishing up breakfast and lunch, including the popular biscuits and gravy.

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Counter serve offering a large menu including subs, wings & pasta plus pizza by the slice or pie.

111 Market St

Counter serve offering a large menu including subs, wings & pasta plus pizza by the slice or pie.

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Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

1990 Greentree Rd

Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Umami

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Fun & festive option with an outdoor patio serving contemporary sushi & Japanese street food.

202 38th St

Fun & festive option with an outdoor patio serving contemporary sushi & Japanese street food.

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Contemporary pub offering an expansive menu of American eats and a long list of draft beers.

2 PPG Place

Contemporary pub offering an expansive menu of American eats and a long list of draft beers.

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The Porch

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Laid-back gathering place for seasonal menus crafted using ingredients from local producers.

221 Schenley Dr

Laid-back gathering place for seasonal menus crafted using ingredients from local producers.

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Wiggy’s

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Wings and fried sides are the specialty at this family-operated eatery, as well as pizza and other fried fare.

2350 Noblestown Rd

Wings and fried sides are the specialty at this family-operated eatery, as well as pizza and other fried fare.

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Cafe Raymond

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Laid-back American cafe for creative sandwiches & salads made with local produce, plus breakfast.

2009 Penn Ave

Laid-back American cafe for creative sandwiches & salads made with local produce, plus breakfast.

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Dish Osteria Bar

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Quaint eatery & bar for pastas, seafood, wine, amaros & more Sicilian & Mediterranean dishes.

128 S 17th St

Quaint eatery & bar for pastas, seafood, wine, amaros & more Sicilian & Mediterranean dishes.

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Saigon88 Express

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Casual, friendly restaurant offering a range of noodle soups, noodle salads, curries and sushi rolls.

5500 Steubenville Pike (McKees Rocks)

Casual, friendly restaurant offering a range of noodle soups, noodle salads, curries and sushi rolls.

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Sienna Mercato

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A 3-story Italian eatery offering diverse dining options such as a rooftop beer garden & a pizzeria.

942 Penn Ave

A 3-story Italian eatery offering diverse dining options such as a rooftop beer garden & a pizzeria.

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Spacious venue housed in a former garage specializing in burgers and sandwiches.

399 Butler St

Spacious venue housed in a former garage specializing in burgers and sandwiches.

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Family eatery and bar serving Italian staples like pasta, pizza and chicken options, plus salads, cocktails and beer.

115 Center New Texas Rd

Family eatery and bar serving Italian staples like pasta, pizza and chicken options, plus salads, cocktails and beer.

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Piccolo Forno

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Charming BYOB spot for handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza & tiramisu amid simple & classic decor.

3801 Butler St

Charming BYOB spot for handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza & tiramisu amid simple & classic decor.

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Morcilla

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A big Spanish menu featuring pintxos (snacks), sandwiches & larger plates plus wine & cocktails.

3519 Butler St

A big Spanish menu featuring pintxos (snacks), sandwiches & larger plates plus wine & cocktails.

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Fiori's Pizzaria

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Casual pizzeria offering pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones & pasta, plus take-out.

103 Capital Ave

Casual pizzeria offering pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones & pasta, plus take-out.

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Scratch & Co.

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Homey spot offering a concise menu of inventive New American plates, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

1720 Lowrie St

Homey spot offering a concise menu of inventive New American plates, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

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Informal, kid-friendly place known for smashburgers and milkshakes using local ingredients.

1426 Potomac Ave

Informal, kid-friendly place known for smashburgers and milkshakes using local ingredients.

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Relaxed eatery serving traditional sushi, tempura & teriyaki dishes with housemade soy sauce.

225 W Station Square Dr

Relaxed eatery serving traditional sushi, tempura & teriyaki dishes with housemade soy sauce.

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Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

211 Summit Park Dr

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

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Chill eatery known for giant burgers made from beef ground in-house and cooked on a hardwood grill.

4601 Liberty Ave · ✓ checked Aug 6

Chill eatery known for giant burgers made from beef ground in-house and cooked on a hardwood grill.

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Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

2002 E Carson St

Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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American fare & craft cocktails in a quaint setting with exposed beams, taxidermy & sidewalk seats.

1908 E Carson St

American fare & craft cocktails in a quaint setting with exposed beams, taxidermy & sidewalk seats.

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Bigham Tavern

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Joint with an ample beer supply, several TVs & bar games plus pub grub such as wings in 30+ flavors.

321 Bigham St

Joint with an ample beer supply, several TVs & bar games plus pub grub such as wings in 30+ flavors.

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